FAQ's
Things you need to know.
Q. Do I need experience or some minimum level of fitness?A. No. Our workouts and exercises scale to any level. We've had everyone from eighty-five-year-old grandmothers to morbidly obese people, and they've all been fine. You will too.Q. I have/had an injury. Can I still do CrossFit?A. Many of our members have successfully used CrossFit to rehabilitate from minor injuries. Because people continue to move, work, and play in the real world regardless of injury history, we believe the best route to long-term health is to learn perfect form on functional movements, then to slowly build strength in those movements, rather than to avoid them altogether. At the same time, our instructors are always happy to work with you to scale and substitute exercises, to tailor workouts to your abilities. That said, we cannot offer you specific medical advice, and advise that you consult your physician before starting this (or any other) exercise program.
Q. How do I start?All the details are listed on our Getting Started page.
Q. When can I get started? A. First you must complete one of the CrossFit Dynamics Workshop. Between AM, PM and our two locations, there is a new workshop starting up almost weekly.
Q. I'm really fit and would like to skip the workshop class and come to the Workout of the Day (WOD) class, can I do that?A. No. There are no drop-ins to the WOD classes. You must complete our CrossFit Dynamics Workshop before being allowed to take WOD classes.
Q. But what if I'm really, really fit?A. No means no. If you are really, really fit, we can scale up the workouts in the workshop and introductory workouts for you. We promise we can leave you lying on the floor, sore and gasping, even after a beginners' class.Q. Will CrossFit make me bulky?A. Read this helpful article written by a woman who is not bulky.
Q. I'm just visiting Atlanta, but I am an experienced CrossFitter visiting from another affiliate. Can I come workout? A. We welcome experienced CrossFitters from all over. Please give us a heads up of your visit by emailing us so that we can advise you of our WOD schedule.
Q. I have relocated from another area or have moved into your neighborhood. Can I visit and start WOD classes? A. As mentioned above, any experienced CrossFitter is welcome to attend one of our regular, all levels WOD classes. Before allowing you to skip the Dynamics Workshop, you'll need to be able to exhibit good knowledge and safety in the basics of CrossFit. You do not have to be a superstar, but you do need to know the movements and how to perform them safely.
Q. How much does the Dynamics Workshop cost?A. $150 if the course is purchased a la carte on it's own. If you sign up for a membership, Dynamics in included for no additional charge to begin your membership.
Q. What does the Dynamics Workshop cover?A. We'll be coaching you in several aspects. Including CrossFit philosophies, nutrition, Bodyweight exercises. The slow lifts: Squat, Deadlift and Press. Metabolic Conditioning (a.k.a. "MetCon"): Olympic Lifting: Clean, Jerk, Snatch. We'll also be ramping you up to the intensity of our normal all levels WOD classes. Q. Why does the Dynamics Workshop cost so much?A. We keep the class size small so you receive individual attention. Each class is taught by a CrossFit certified coach. A similar workshop covering similar material would cost you $300-$500 for one day and you would not get nearly the same level of attention. We spread out the information learned over the course of two weeks so you can assimilate it better.
Q. What if I can't fit one of the Dynamics Workshops into my schedule? Do you do Private Workshops?A. We understand that our set Dynamics schedule might not work for everyone. No problem. We can do a private or semi private course for you based on your schedule. This will be completed as 4 private training sessions and can be purchased on our Personal Training page.
Q. What if I don't want to join BTB after completing the Dynamics Workshop? A. That's cool. There is no commitment required beyond the workshop you have signed up for. If you don't join, then you have walked away with two weeks of great coaching and a good, working knowledge of CrossFit. If you are interested in making CrossFit training a more permanent part of your life, check out How to Join.
Q. Do you take credit cards, cash, and personal checks?A. We only accept cash and credit cards. Sorry, no personal checks. Q. Can I have a receipt?A. Yes you can--printed, emailed or both.
Q. How much is a membership?A. Once you have successfully completed our Dynamics Workshop, you can become a regular member. Our membershps range in price between $135 and $175 monthly depending on your level of membershp. We also offer discounts for families, students, educators and active/uniformed Mil/Fire/LEO. Click here for more details regarding our fees/services. Please note: We are unable to provide discounts for the Dynamics Workshop.
Q. Can I sign up for membership online through your website?A. Yes. As a matter of fact, all of our sign ups are done electronically. You can easily do this by going to our Sign Up page. Q. Do you sell t-shirts?A.We do. However, we are not a t-shirt shop. We do a much better job running a gym. Our stock at the gym is limited, but we have a ton of choices in our online t-shirt store.
Q. Do you have showers?A. Yes we do!
Q. Can I just come to BTB and work out on my own?A. No. We are more like a dojo than a typical commercial gym. We offer classes, workshops and small group sessions, where people work out under trainer supervision, as it yields better, safer, and faster results than having people simply use the facility by themselves.
You can sign up for any of our memberships online. Every membership includes a BTB Dynamics course for no additional charge. If you are new to CrossFit, you must complete this course prior to starting our all levels classes. If you are an experienced CrossFitter or have already completed BTB Dynamics, you can start classes right away. Please check the BTB Dynamics Schedule before signing up to properly choose your start date.
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